Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinic Nurse Manager to join the Outpatient Directorate. As the Clinic Nurse Manager you will provide supervision to the nursing team and will manage in accordance to Trust polices . You will participate in innovation and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and will work closely with the Outpatient Matron.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to develop their managerial and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
The Clinic Nurse Manager has delegated responsibility for the management of the department including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis.
The Clinic Nurse Manager will act as a credible and professional role model and will encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.
The Clinic Nurse have delegated responsibility for the operational and management issues and take on the leadership of specific projects as agreed with the Outpatients Senior Sister and Outpatients Matron.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team
- There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy. The post holder needs to ensure that all barriers to understanding are overcome by using differing strategies to meet individual need,
- Ensure that patient concerns are addressed on the department and work with the Patient Advisory and Liaison Service (PALS) and patient forums. Participate in the resolution of complaints / adverse incidents and implement action plans to prevent re-occurrence.
- It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.
- Ensure that staff within the department are up to date with their statutory and mandatory training both essential and core to role.
- Ensure that the Medical Device Matrix is maintained reflecting staff competency and education requirements.
- To investigate and responding to incidents, complaints
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team
- There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy. The post holder needs to ensure that all barriers to understanding are overcome by using differing strategies to meet individual need,
- Ensure that patient concerns are addressed on the department and work with the Patient Advisory and Liaison Service (PALS) and patient forums. Participate in the resolution of complaints / adverse incidents and implement action plans to prevent re-occurrence.
- It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.
- Ensure that staff within the department are up to date with their statutory and mandatory training both essential and core to role.
- Ensure that the Medical Device Matrix is maintained reflecting staff competency and education requirements.
- To investigate and responding to incidents, complaints
Person Specification
qualifications and experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience in the specific area
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Portfolio of continued professional development
Desirable
Person Specification
qualifications and experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience in the specific area
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Portfolio of continued professional development
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
